Venice Elementary SAC Meeting

May 8, 2008

Members Present: Members Absent:

Susie Archer Deb Kontor

Geno Avella for Emily Banks Mollee McFarlane

Theresa Baus

Bethany Beebe

Christy Cain

Paul Cettei

Donna Downes Guests:

Debbie Farnsworth Jennifer Dayo

Stephanie Fisher Karen Mercurio

Gilly Francis Erika Natale

Faith Kona

Max Linn

Lisa Phifer

Dorothy Pollock

Roberta Reale

Marie Naple for Dawn Smith

Cindy Toepfer

Tammy Vowell

Shari VU

Lisa Wheatley

Anita White

· Shari VU and Anita White have finished the 5 Star School Award portfolio, and they shared the results with SAC.

· Bethany Beebe updated SAC on the events of Literacy Week. Author visits have been well-received, and the door decorating contest has been a huge hit. SAC members were encouraged to tour the school to look at doors.

· Shari VU asked SAC members to provide her with feedback about this year's committeee. Surveys were provided for members to fill out if they wish.

· Lisa Phifer and Deb Kontor were recognized for the 6 year terms they have both served as VES SAC members, and they were presented with flowers as a token of our thanks.

· All SAC members were recognized for their service this year and presented with Starbucks gift cards.

· Recent SAC election results were announced. The following people were elected by the PTO to serve on next year's SAC: Christy Cain, Jennifer Dayo, Linda Johnson, Karen Mercurio, Erika Natale, Dorothy Pollock, and Cindy Toepfer.

· Laura Singer was announced as the new SAC Community representative. She is the owner of Laura’s Book Store, an Usbourne Book distributor.

· Mrs. Baus informed SAC that she will have a schedule for next year's meetings as soon as the district has announced their schedule.

· The VES Vision was shared by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers.